MODULE

6
RECREATION AND SPORTS

Learning Objective: At the end of the lecture/discussion students are expected to:
1. Give the meaning and importance of Sport and Recreation
in the community
2. Enumerate and demonstrate possible recreational activities
that can be introduce to the community.

Methodology : Lecture-demonstration
Practical Activity

Requirements : Perform aerobic exercise (group presentation)

Submit written report (palaro ng lahi – at least five)
Attendance

Content : Introduction
Definition of Recreational Activities
Values of Recreational Activities
Types of Recreational Activities

Time Allotment : 3 hours

Introduction

Community centers and associations have played a significant part in the life of
many local communities and networks. The new social centers are not limited to
recreational activities, and most important because ‘socialized schools’, could act as
magnets attracting, citizens whose segregation into class and ethnic groups had obscured
their common bonds, loyalties, and responsibilities. Like social settlements before them,
social centers would harmonize and encourage cooperation among the working class and
immigrant elements and at the same time ease some of the difficulty of depressed life.
 It is believed that people occasionally need a break from their routine activities
and therefore providing community and recreational activities would allow them to
develop different skills. Basic enjoyment arising from simple barangay “palaro” would
encourage youth participation and may promote actions against drugs. Recreational
activities are not limited to the youth – hence, elderly activities are also thought of and
made possible over time. These would include sport-related activities, educational and
even musical sessions.

Definition of Recreational Activities

 is a leisure activity, which is done free time
 sometimes referred to as play for the young and diversion for the adults, because
they are enjoying the activity

Lopez et.al, (1993) defines it, as a worthwhile, socially accepted and socially
constructive leisure experience that provides immediate and inherent satisfaction to the
individual who voluntarily participates in the activity.

Other definition given by Coloma & Herrera (2004) state that:

 It is an activity that diverts, amuses or stimulates a person
 A diversion that occupies one’s time and thoughts, usually pleasantly
 An activity that refreshes, renews health and spirit of enjoyment and relaxation

Values of Recreational Activities

1. Engaging in favorable sports could develop good health, muscular strength,
power, agility, flexibility, etc.
2. Proper conduct and behavior among participants could also be developed through
group activities.
3. Joining ion the leagues, clubs and other smaller organizations could give the out
of school youth the opportunity to socialize through group work in the form of
play and other extracurricular activities instead of roaming in the streets to create
trouble.
4. Organizing competitions in the different enjoyable activities such as sports and
games, dancing, and other activities can develop the spirit of sportsmanship and
fair play.
5. Leisure time activities could bring happiness to a person.
6. Sportsmanship, teamwork, leadership and honesty could be developed in joining
sports.

Types of Recreational Activities

1. Physical
 aerobics
 dancing
  group games
 minor sports
 outing like field trips, picnics, hiking and camping

2. Social
 parties, dancing
 evening dinner with friends

3. Cultural
 arts and crafts
 glee club and choral groups
 dramatics, concerts and lectures

4. Intellectual
 poetry writing
 song writing
 reading
 research and investigations
 short story and novel writing
 answering crossword puzzles
 playing chess
 scrabble

Group Activity
Activity 1 – Conceptualization of Aerobic Exercise
The class will be divided into groups (according to role playing grouping). Each
group will conceptualize the series of steps in aerobic exercise with their own choice
of aerobic music.

Activity 2 – Presentation (on the second meeting)

Questions to ponder:
1. Think of at least 5 recreational activities that you can introduce to the community
during your outreach programs in NSTP. Explain each briefly.
2. Discuss the importance of recreational activities to our health. (Physiological and
Psychological)

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Reference:
Margaret (Maggie) D. Shea (2005) Games for the young Adult
Philippines Indigenous Games and Sports Savers Inc. (PIGSSAI) http://www.angelfire.com/games4/pigssai